#161D57
A dark, moderate blue closely aligning with Midnightblue.
About #161D57
The hex code #161D57 represents a beautifully specific shade of blue. Designers often compare it to the standard color Midnightblue. Its digital footprint relies on 22 parts red, 29 parts green, and 87 parts blue light.
If you are designing for print, the four-color process is what matters most. This specific hue requires a mix of 75% C, 67% M, 0% Y, and 66% K. With a hue angle of 233.5 degrees, it sits comfortably in the blue spectrum.
Contrast ratios determine whether this color is safe for typography. To prevent eye strain, #FFFFFF text pairs best with this hex code. Strict adherence to these ratios protects visually impaired users from unreadable interfaces.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#161D57
RGB22, 29, 87
HSL233.5°, 59.6%, 21.4%
CMYK75%, 67%, 0%, 66%
HSV233.5°, 74.7%, 34.1%
LAB14.0, 19.0, -36.0
XYZ2.5, 1.7, 9.2
Decimal1449303
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
15.58:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
1.35:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
14.90:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
1.15:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #161D57;
}
.text-color {
color: #161D57;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #161D57;
}